Dear Dr. Musterman,

In this issue you will find the following topics:
1. Course Tip: "International Summer School 2006 – Health as a global & local challenge"
2. Congress Tip: "International Conference – Better Hospitals in United Europe"
3. Special of the Month: "Job Offer: Physician VIENTIANE, LAO PDR"

Best regards,
Gerhard Polak, MD



International Summer School 2006 – Health as a global & local challenge

Organizer: University of Bielefeld/Department of Public Health Medicine and Department of Epidemiology & International Public Health | Venue: Bielefeld, Germany| Dates: Part 1: September 11-15, 2006; Part 2: September 18-22, 2006 | Language: English |  Fees: Part 1: EUR 200,00 (100,00), Part 2: EUR 400,00 (250,00), both parts: EUR 500,00 (300,00) – the reduced fees apply for students or doctoral students. |  Course contents: Part 1 (International Public Health): Health policies and politics, equity in health, reproductive health, public health methods and techniques; Part 2 (Infectious Disease Epidemiology): Epidemiological methods for infectious diseases, mathematical modelling, vaccinations, modern challenges (selection) |  Information/Registration: Part 1: Ilona Benecke, Phone: + 49 (0) 521- 106- 38 38, E-Mail: ilona.benecke@uni-bielefeld.de ; Part 2: Regine Myska, Phone: + 49 (0) 521- 106- 68 89, E-Mail: regine.myska@uni-bielefeld.de |  Website: www.uni-bielefeld.de | For more Information please see PDF.

TIP: 34 more courses dealing with "Epidemiology" can be found in the new Course Catalogue "medicine & health" - Order now!

International Conference "Better Hospitals in United Europe"

Organizer: Regional Association of Hospitals "Stara Planina" | Venue: Sofia, Bulgaria | Date: 07.–08. July, 2006 | Course Contents: Tendencies in the health care policy in regard to the hospital care in the EU, development challenges and opportunities of the hospitals in Bulgaria, linking European Hospital Management to the future, patient mobility in the EU – a clash between supply and demand (selection) | Information/Registration: Phone: +359 66 806193, Fax +359 66 806199, E-mail: rah@veda.bg | Website: www.rahevents-bg.org

TIP: 58 more courses and congresses dealing with "Health Services" can be found in the new Course Catalogue "medicine & health 2006" - Order now!




Job Offer: Physician VIENTIANE, LAO PDR

Job Description: The United Nations is seeking a qualified physician to provide medical services at the newly established UN Dispensary in Lao PDR. This facility provides medical services and advice to UN staff members and their dependents in Lao PDR. | Duties Include: Attend the United Nations Dispensary on a full time basis; Respond to medical emergencies of UN staff and dependents; Provide treatment to UN staff/dependents for episodic illnesses; Provide individual or group health education and information ; Manage basic MCH programmes for UN staff/dependents including standard immunizations and antenatal care; Advise and assist in medical evacuation travel; Systematically visit, evaluate, and liaise with local health facilities; Maintain emergency medical supplies and advise on procurement of vaccines, equipment, and other medical items; Supervise and manage nurses and other Dispensary personnel | Website: www.undplao.org | For more Information please see PDF.